Man wanted for murder of a child in Washington arrested in New Hampshire, police say

Police in Bow, New Hampshire arrested a man wanted in Washington state for the murder of a 7-year-old girl on Wednesday.

22-year-old Demiko Fox of Kirkland, Washington, was a “fugitive from justice,” Bow Police said in a statement. He faces charges of second degree murder.

Police in Kirkland, Washington began searching for Fox April 11 after the 7-year-old in his care was brought to a local hospital with “no pulse and signs of abuse,” the department said in a statement. She suffered from an acute traumatic brain injury and died from her injuries April 18, police said. 

Bow police said they arrested Fox early Wednesday morning “without incident.” The department worked alongside Kirkland police and the U.S. Marshals Service.

“We grieve with the family and the community in this heartbreaking case of a little girl whose life was taken. I commend the efforts of our Investigations Unit and thank our partner agencies Bow Police Department, New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force, and the U.S. Marshal’s Service in making this arrest,” said Kirkland Police Chief Cherie Harris.  “For those who suspect child neglect or abuse, we urge you to report it to the police or child protective services in your area.”

Fox is being held at the Merrimack County Department of Corrections without bail until he can be extradited to Washington state, police said.